A Place to Engage, Collaborate and Advocate for Children
Our mission is to build power to advance child well-being in the St. Louis region by strengthening alliances for child-friendly public policy, increasing citizen contact with policy makers, positioning youth and organizers to move systems and engaging faith communities in child advocacy.
About the Center
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Diverse, flexible meeting rooms, classrooms and community spaces are available to the community. We can accommodate lectures, meetings, day-retreats, children's activities and more.
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Just for Kids Community Conversations
The Just for Kids Community Conversations series is a set of public forums on topics that advance the work of child advocates through public policy and racial equity.
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Volunteer with Us
Deaconess Center offers a wide variety of long-term and short-term ways to connect and get involved. Opportunities for volunteers of at least 18 years of age include:
- Greeting child advocates at our Welcome Desk: Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm
- Providing hospitality for meetings and special events: Episodic, evenings and weekends
- Setting up and breaking down meetings and special events
Interested?
Call David Nehrt-Flores at (314) 356-2533
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